Wearing dark lipstick colours is no longer reserved for the winter season. You can rock them throughout the year, to add a bold finish to your look. Bring out the bold side of your personality with our choice of dark lipstick colours.
HOW TO WEAR IT
- If your lips are dry, exfoliate them with a warm, damp cloth or a sugar and honey scrub.
- Apply a light layer of lip balm or petroleum jelly.
- Line you lips with a liner that matches your lipstick to prevent it from bleeding. This is when lipstick seeps into the thin cracks of the skin around your lips and appears smudged.
- You can use either a lip brush or lipstick to fill in the middle of the lined lips.
- Don’t rub your lips together – you may smudge or affect the consistency of the lipstick.
GLOSSY OR MATTE?
Matte lipstick usually lasts longer than the glossy one. But, some glossy formulations are made to last longer. If your lipstick is written long-wearing or 12/16 hours on the packaging, it will last longer. The disadvantage of long-wearing lipsticks or glosses is that they tend to leave the lips feeling dry. If you wear shimmery make-up or have oily skin, opt for a matte textured lipstick. And, if you have dry skin or are wearing matte make-up, go for a glossy textured lipstick.
A FEW TIPS
- Always base your lips with petroleum jelly to prevent them from being stained by the dark lip colour.
- For you lipstick to last, apply liner over the lips before putting on your lipstick.
- Don’t wear too much make-up with your dark lipstick – it may be a bit too much.
- Always check your teeth to make sure that they don’t get stained. Dark lipsticks are more visible if stained.
1. Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Shameless, R145
2. Black Opal ColorSplurge Patent Lips in Violicious, R165
3. Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Punked, R280
4. MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Colour in High Drama, R300
